CVE-2006-2831

CVE-2006-2831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Drupal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Drupal 4.6.x before 4.6.8 and 4.7.x before 4.7.2, when running under certain Apache configurations such as when FileInfo overrides are disabled within .htaccess, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with multiple extensions, a variant of CVE-2006-2743.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2831?
Drupal 4.6.x before 4.6.8 and 4.7.x before 4.7.2, when running under certain Apache configurations such as when FileInfo overrides are disabled within .htaccess, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by uploading a file with multiple extensions, a variant of CVE-2006-2743.
How severe is CVE-2006-2831?
CVE-2006-2831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2831 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2831?
CVE-2006-2831 primarily affects Drupal. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2831?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2831 published?
CVE-2006-2831 was published on 2006-06-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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